Caption

Lithuanian troika, Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: under the crown a tied monogram composed of the letters SA, year 15-62 at sides, rim inscription .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (Pursuit) facing left, below the value number III and the Column coat of arms dividing the rim inscription .GROSS.AR.TRIP-MAG.DVCA.L. Dated 1562, Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin, diameter 20.6–21.3 mm, weight 2.77 g. Monograms; coats of arms; Polish/Lithuanian royal monogram.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A62_369

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Keywords

Lithuanian troika Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 Obverse under crown tied monogram composed letters SA year 15-62 sides rim inscription .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon Pursuit facing left value number III Column coat arms dividing rim inscription .GROSS.AR.TRIP-MAG.DVCA.L Dated 1562 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin diameter 20.6–21.3 mm weight 2.77 g Monograms coats arms Polish Lithuanian royal monogram round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central design rider horse within beaded circular border surrounded raised decorative elements rim visible colors include shades dark gray silver brown areas darker patina lighter highlights.